Policy

Coffs Harbour trial to test viability of electric buses in regional areas

Coffs Harbour trial to test viability of electric buses in regional areas

Busways launches three-week trial of Yutong E12 electric bus to run on all Coffs Harbour routes to test it in a regional environment.
“No future” for ICE: Volvo will sell only pure electric cars by 2030

“No future” for ICE: Volvo will sell only pure electric cars by 2030

Swedish-Chinese carmaker Volvo joins growing number of carmakers to embrace all-electric transition, announcing that it will sell only fully-electric cars by 2030.
Victoria Greens want to reward EV owners with $10,000 ‘eco bonus’, rather than tax them

Victoria Greens want to reward EV owners with $10,000 ‘eco bonus’, rather than tax them

Victorian Greens propose $10,000 ‘eco bonus’ for EV purchases, as a response to Labor’s proposed tax on EV drivers.
Byron Shire mayor goes deep Green with electric MG SUV

Byron Shire mayor goes deep Green with electric MG SUV

Byron Shire mayor Simon Richardson becomes latest mayor to choose an electric car and save money.
Grid must get itself ready for batteries on wheels and V2G technology, report says

Grid must get itself ready for batteries on wheels and V2G technology, report says

ANU report calls for fast-tracking reforms to pave the way for electric vehicle to grid (V2G) technology, crucial for managing a future with millions of batteries on wheels.
Small but mighty: The Netherlands’ leading role in electric vehicle adoption

Small but mighty: The Netherlands’ leading role in electric vehicle adoption

The Netherlands is proof that national and local policies play a key role in driving electric car adoption, and it will likely reach its 2030 target to only sell zero-emission new cars.
Isn’t it Ioniq: New electric SUV can tow a tinny and charge your power tools

Isn’t it Ioniq: New electric SUV can tow a tinny and charge your power tools

Ioniq’s ability to tow and charge power tools means the new electric SUV will help to dispel some EV myths put forward by the prime minister.
Daimler considers earlier exit from combustion engine for Mercedes brand

Daimler considers earlier exit from combustion engine for Mercedes brand

Daimler is considering an earlier end to the combustion engine for its Mercedes brand, following examples of GM, Ford, Volvo and Jaguar.